Mitra scion feels he is cut out for politics
December 24, 2009 - 12:00am
CEBU, Philippines - Nacionalista Party senatorial bet Ramon “Monmon” Mitra, in a bid to show his determination to run for public office, wants his political campaign to be transparent.
Cebu News
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Survey places Mitra 17th among the senatoriables
December 23, 2009 - 12:00am
The recent survey done by The Center Pulso ng Pilipino placed Ramon “Monmon” Mitra as 17th top senatorial candidate from among 56 names chosen from the 159 candidates running for the senate.
Cebu News
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Body of kidnapped Korean trader found in Aurora
By Mike Frialde | July 2, 2009 - 12:00am
The search for a South Korean businessman, who was kidnapped while on his way to Manila from Baguio City three months ago, has come to an end after his body was found by elements of the Police Anti-Crime and Emergency...
Nation
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EDITORYAL – Sa ngalan ng ‘shabu’
August 11, 2007 - 12:00am
MABIGAT na problema ng Pilipinas ang illegal na droga. Sa kabila na maigting ang kampanya ng pamahalaan laban sa mga drug traffickers, marami pa rin ang nakalulusot at naikakalat ang kanilang masamang produkto.
PSN Opinyon
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Pacman bout still in hands of promoters
By Abac Cordero | May 25, 2007 - 12:00am
Nation
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GMA terminates PNOC, Mitra Energy Ltd contract
By Aurea Calica | August 18, 2006 - 12:00am
President Arroyo has terminated the agreement between the Philippine National Oil Co. and a consortium led by a Malaysian firm to undertake the exploration, development and production of crude oil from the Camago-Malampaya...
Business
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Lawmaker bats for ‘per-second’ billing for mobile phone calls
By Delon Porcalla | February 18, 2006 - 12:00am
With the advent of third generation (3G) cellular phone technology, the country’s top telecommunications companies should be able to provide "per-second" billings to their subscribers, a lawmaker said...
Business
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GMA orders DBM to cut down government phone expenditures
October 18, 2005 - 12:00am
President Arroyo ordered the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) yesterday to limit government expenses on telecommunications to those using it for official business. "She also wants networked solutions...
Headlines
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The real makapuno
By Rocel Felix | December 12, 2004 - 12:00am
Finding pure, unadulterated preserved makapuno could be tough in the midst of thousands of manufacturers who all claim to use nothing but pure makapuno. But purists can always make the distinction. "The truth...
Agriculture
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Coming soon: Tax on liposuction
By Paolo Romero | July 30, 2004 - 12:00am
There’s a proposed sex tax, so why not a tax on liposuction as well? In line with the administration’s move to tax the rich more than the poor, Palawan Rep. Abraham Mitra said cosmetic surgical procedures...
News Commentary
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